Yes, you can run it. You will need to be moderately familiar with running stuff through Terminal (ie some very simple Unix) to make it work. Terminal (unless you have a VERY old Mac) is built into your operating system. Probably in the Apps/Utilities folder.

Yeah- I'm no Unix programmer, but I'm comfortable with Terminal. Still, I tried a couple of things I could find in their forums and support pages, but can't get it to work- was hoping somewhere here could post a quick/ easy tutorial.

I've played with BikeCad, and it's awesome, but the free version has a lot of limitations for the final steps of design/ planning/ cutting, etc. RattleCad seems to offer a little more for the free version- I'd pay for BikeCad, but it's just a little too expensive for a novice just beginning the process. $350 is just too steep. If the price were $225 or less, I'm guessing they'd get a lot more subscribers... but that's neither here nor there.

"There are two kinds of mountain bikers in the world: those who are faster than me, and me."

I am going to add this to the FAQ as there are more and more Mac folks out there these days.

FWIW, if anyone wants it, I have an excel spreadsheet/macros (mostly written by DWF with some mods/additions by me) that will give you all the numbers you need in terms of miter lengths/angles/etc. It does not generate a drawing but for the way I build stuff a drawing is superfluous. If you want the spreadsheet just email me and I'll send you a copy.

Holy Cr*p! Dr. Welby- you're a genius. Your app package worked like a dream. I had to approve it to run in my security options as you're an "unidentified developer", but it launched and is running seamlessly.

Thanks! Huge help.

"There are two kinds of mountain bikers in the world: those who are faster than me, and me."

Thanks guys, the app might be a bit funky since I threw it together in 5 minutes. If you're feeling really generous you can help me fill out <a href="http://amzn.com/w/G1ORZP3SHWXI">my Tintin book collection</a>.

As a newb at all of this, I am more interested in copying some existing designs, and therefore just need to be able to input some basic frame geometry and tube lengths, etc- RattleCad doesn't seem to make that possible (at least not for a newb). Again, wishing BikeCad Pro was a little more affordable...

"There are two kinds of mountain bikers in the world: those who are faster than me, and me."

rattleCAD on MAC

Hi folks,

I saw your discussion about rattleCAD.
I build rattleCAD on tcl to support more Operating Systems. I do the programming work on MS Windows and have a possibility to test it on Linux (Suse 11.4) but I do not have a possibility to test it on Mac.
Therefore I would be glad for any support on Mac:
testing, build an application (like yours, Dr.Welby)

And of course I can answer some question about the usage of rattleCAD:

first: main idea is to define saddle and handlebar-position of the new bike in
"base Concept" Tab. (orange dimensions)
you can also define the base geometry of the frames (darkred dimensions)
blue dimensions?
... these are resulting dimensions. In the base concept this dimensions are not
editable
... when jou edit these dimensions, keep in mind that the behaviour of this
dimensions are exceptions of the basic behaviour, take care on this and
get familiar with itsecond:
... define your frame in frame details?

at least a wish:
... for any questions on behaviour of rattleCAD please use "open Discussion" on
sourceforgerattleCAD / Discussion / Discussion
... it is easier for me to follow the tasks
... when ever possible, I will try to answer your question quickly
... its on you

So have joy using rattleCAD. It honours my work and I am pleased seeing people using rattleCAD.

dr.welby:
I like your Mac integration for rattleCAD. What do you think to support the rattleCAD project by maintain the Mac-Packaging as an app?